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title: "The Provision of Network Maintenance"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE"
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# The Provision of Network Maintenance

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-425148c5-fc5f-43d6-83fe-36549f70edeb

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## Summary

Leicestershire Police has completed the procurement process for the Provision of Network Maintenance services in the region of England through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract aligns with the CPV classification of maintenance and repair of data network equipment. The procurement stage reached the award phase, with SOFTCAT PLC being the awarded supplier as of 30th January 2026. The contract, valued at £1,880,000, will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. This opportunity focuses on the services industry category and reflects a significant business engagement by Leicestershire Police, based in Leicester, with contact facilitated by Simran Gill.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the data network maintenance sector, particularly those adept in framework agreement engagements. The contract duration offers a stable two-year business growth opportunity, making it ideal for enterprises specialising in network repair and maintenance services. Although the awarded company is large-scale, the procurement was suitable for SMEs, indicating potential future opportunities for smaller enterprises to compete in similar tenders. Firms looking to expand within the public sector services industry in England should consider observing similar procurement processes for future growth possibilities.

## Notice

The Provision of Network Maintenance for Leicestershire Police

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/940db51f-c72a-4c29-acfa-52e71e52675c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,880,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,880,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 16:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/940db51f-c72a-4c29-acfa-52e71e52675c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/940db51f-c72a-4c29-acfa-52e71e52675c
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50599da9-1d4b-4156-b241-4e62ea7a07f0

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